Close your eyes, inhale deeply, listen intently, and bask in the ambiance of the smell of hay, the sound of a horse’s nicker, and the warmth that comes to your heart when in the presence of our spiritual cousins, the Horse.

This site is the virtual barn, the counter part to the physical barn where author R.T. Fitch listens, contemplates, and shares the teachings of those who cannot speak for themselves.

The fact is, you can learn a lot from a horse. Whether or not you are a fan of horses, these vignettes, of which there are thirty in all, celebrate the very best breeds of human and horse. Through tales of life, death, and spirituality, these deeply felt and beautifully wrought tales prove to be a superb collection of horse-related experiences. From the poetic symmetry of “I Thought It Was the Right Thing To Do” to the fierce loyalty of “She Stole My Heart” and “Whispers in the Night,” the author does something incredibly special with language and human’s relationships with the equine family. He rides at breakneck speed to the place where each of us wants to learn about ourselves. He takes his readers to a tender spot where he has learned to listen to the soft nickering voice of a horse. A must-read for anyone who has ever desired to explore his or her inner self, here is destiny and passion, fortitude and faith.

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Straight from the Horse's Heart:A Spiritual Ride through Love, Loss and Hopeby R.T. FitchThe Force of the Horse ® Series

Dramatic and thought provoking, Straight from the Horse’s Heart: A Spiritual Ride through Love, Loss, and Hope by new author R.T. Fitch is an emotional journey that helps readers slip back into the saddle of self-reliance and moral conviction.

“In the spirit of Dian Fossey, R.T. Fitch touches on a highly emotional and controversial subject in a way that few have dared. When the masses share his commitment to personally shoulder the responsibility of animal welfare, the horse will be in a much better place.”